Kemp Znojmo-Konice

Vineyard-hopping is a leisurely sort of pastime, and here you’ll never be short of choice, with wineries in ancient castles and pink-hued monasteries all offering cellar tours and tastings – and then the chance to buy their fine wines (of course) – within a 30-minute drive. As well as being gateway to South Moravia’s wine region, Znojmo (15 minutes) is steeped in culture, with Baroque churches, underground tunnels and a medieval castle to explore. Podyjí National Park (next to the site) has its fair share of history to offer too, at landmarks including the 14th-century New Castle, World War II bunkers and a short section of the Iron Curtain still standing at Čížov, which marked the former Czech border with Austria. Continuing the cultural theme, the mini-city of Brno (an hour) is certainly worth a day’s visit, with its Baroque architecture, massive pointy cathedral and streets full of modern sculptures. Things really ramp up after dark here though, when an impressive nightlife centres on cool pubs in the lively main square.